Turning Down $80K in Scholarships to Study Actuarial Science at Curtin
What would make you turn down $80,000 in scholarships? For Arlene Janse van Rensburg, it came down to long-term thinking, personal values, and a university that offered more than just prestige. In thi...
22 Maj 202559min
Switching Degrees, Studying Nursing, and Finding Her Path at ACU – Melina’s Story
What happens when you switch degrees, change universities, and say yes to studying in Rome—all within a couple of years? In this episode, Rob Malicki chats with Melina, a second-year nursing student a...
15 Maj 202529min
Keira’s Path to La Trobe: Finding Belonging, Purpose and the Power of Doing What You Love
What happens when you drop out of high school, get diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 21, and then discover your perfect degree? For Keira Plozza, that path led straight to La Trobe University and a de...
8 Maj 202531min
New Country, New Confidence: Why Vamika Chose Deakin for Cybersecurity and Criminology
From decoding puzzles to decoding the uni experience—Vamika's journey from New Zealand to Deakin University is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Rob Malicki chats with Vamika, a third-year stude...
24 Apr 20256min
Finding Purpose (and a Place to Belong) at UWA: Peter’s Journey from Melbourne to Dentistry
What’s it like to pack your bags and move across the country to chase your dream degree? In this episode of Choosing Your Uni, Rob Malicki chats with Peter Nguyen, a final-year dentistry student at UW...
16 Apr 202533min
What Makes Murdoch Magic, with Samantha Ferguson
What makes Murdoch University magic? From a stunning timber building that honours First Nations culture to a student village where lifelong friendships begin with burnt noodles, this episode is packed...
10 Apr 202532min
Study Assist: Understanding Australian Government Support for Uni
One of the most confusing parts of starting uni is navigating the maze of acronyms, deadlines, and paperwork. What’s a CSP? How do HELP loans work? And what’s the deal with Census Dates? In this episo...
18 Dec 202428min
Beyond the Numbers: Demystifying Uni Rankings (and How To Use Them)
In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, we dive headfirst into the world of university rankings. Joining Rob Malicki is Chris Strods, a Senior Insights Specialist from QS – the global organi...
15 Dec 202425min
